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Public hearing to investigate COVID-19 impact

Image Description: Man in wheelchair receives box of supplies at front door - both are wearing mask over their mouth and nose.

The next Disability Royal Commission (DRC) public hearing will investigate the experiences of people with disability during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Chair Ronald Sackville AO QC said unless there are significant changes in circumstances, the hearing will take place in Sydney in August. ‘The hearing will gather evidence from people with disability, peak advocacy groups, public health and disability experts, as well as government representatives.'